On the Ropes
At a glance
On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary about boxing, directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. It follows three young boxers and their coach, focusing on their careers in the sport. The film runs for 94 minutes and is in English. One of the boxers, George Walton, won the New York Golden Gloves tournament in 1996. He later competed professionally from 1997 to 2009, with a record of 20 wins and 4 losses, including 12 knockouts. The film received the Sundance Special Jury Prize Documentary and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 72nd Academy Awards. Its listed subjects are sport and boxing, and its country is the United States. Nanette Burstein is the listed director for this entry.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in boxing and the careers of young athletes. Its focus on a boxer’s amateur and professional career may also interest students exploring sports documentaries.
What is good
- Follows three young boxers and their coach
- Runs for 94 minutes
- Features George Walton’s boxing career
- Received the Sundance Special Jury Prize Documentary
What to know first
- Focuses specifically on boxing
- English-language film
Verdict
On the Ropes offers a close look at three young boxers and their coach. Its sports focus and Walton’s career details make it a fit for viewers interested in boxing.
Details
- Year
- 1999wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 94 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Nanette Bursteinwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- boxingwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0181733wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q7091526· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Ropes_(1999_film)· checked 2 Oct 2026